In a thrilling encounter at the IPL, Mumbai Indians secured a resounding seven-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. The match was characterized by Suryakumar Yadav’s sensational unbeaten century, propelling Mumbai to chase down the target of 174 runs in just 17.2 overs.

Hardik Pandya shows amazing performance in 1^st innings

Sunrisers Hyderabad, batting first, posted a competitive total of 173/8, courtesy of opener Travis Head’s brisk 48 off 30 balls and a late surge from Pat Cummins, who remained unbeaten on 35 off 17 balls. Mumbai’s bowling duo of Hardik Pandya and Piyush Chawla wreaked havoc, both claiming three wickets each to restrict SRH’s innings.

After winning the toss, Mumbai Indians opted to bowl first, and their decision paid off as they struck early with Abhishek Sharma’s dismissal for 11 runs. Despite a few notable contributions, including Head’s innings and a quickfire 20 from Nitish Reddy, SRH struggled to build substantial partnerships.

Suryakumar Yadav changes the ultimate result

Chasing 174 for victory, Mumbai Indians faced an early setback with the loss of Ishan Kishan (9) and Rohit Sharma (4) in quick succession. However, Suryakumar Yadav’s stellar knock, supported by Tilak Verma’s composed 37 off 32 balls, turned the tide in Mumbai’s favor. The duo stitched together a crucial partnership of 103 runs, steering MI closer to victory.

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Yadav’s innings was a spectacle to behold as he reached his century in just 51 balls, equaling Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians record of scoring two IPL centuries. With Yadav leading the charge, Mumbai Indians comfortably chased down the target with seven wickets to spare, showcasing their batting prowess and solidifying their position in the IPL standings.